Blessings, Blessings

I decided to have a page just to note the blessings I see every day around me, in no particular order or importance.

Another year to celebrate my mom’s birthday with her – yea!!!

Weight Watchers. Free advertising for them? Yes absolutely! Do I gain anything from it? Nope! I may blog about it in the future but suffice it to say that I have lost a LOT of weight that no one said was possible due to my medical conditions, plus the side effects of medications, as well as my limited mobility. It feels good to be at the same weight I was as a newlywed (a mere 28 years ago…)

Macaroni & Cheese from Panera. I can think of no more perfect food after surgery. Except tapioca. Tapioca makes everything feel better also.

Springtime rain ~ realizing for anything to grow, it takes both sun and rain

Food on my table ~ we support a child through WorldVision. She has 11 older sisters, and daily food is never taken for granted by her family.

My neighborhood ~ I am surrounded by people who will help me and encourage me, if I do my part and also make the effort

My family ~ where do I start? Those closest to me do not see me as their ’cause’ or pity me. They love me. Priceless.

My Bible ~ which takes on different meanings as technology changes. Now it is on my phone as much as it is my leather-bound one.

My accountability group ~ we share in a Bible study, we laugh so loud we’ve been heard 50 feet away, we turn to each other for advice, and we pray for each other

Technology ~ it can be used for great things! It keeps me connected with people in the outside world, from outside my home to China ~ literally.

YouTube ~ WebMD says we change physiologically when we laugh. We stretch muscles throughout our face and body, our pulse and blood pressure go up, and we breathe faster, sending more oxygen to our tissues. It is a great source for making me laugh

Friends ~ most importantly, friends who see me as a wife, mother, and/or friend. I am not defined by medical situations, I use them to define my purpose and goals.

I just started beginning my day sometimes ending it with stating the things I’m thankful for. You’ve reminded me of some things I may have overlooked. It is a wonderful feeling to know we have so much to be thankful for. Thank you for your post and for stopping by mine and liking my photo challenge. Something else to add to my “thankful for list.” Blessings, Kulia…